Stasey v. State

OPINION ON APPELLANT’S PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

CAMPBELL, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of delivery of a controlled substance, to-wit: cocaine. On a plea of guilty appellant was sentenced to ten years in the Texas Department of Corrections and assessed a $10,000 fine. Subsequent to sentencing, appellant was placed on probation pursuant to Art. 42.12, Sec. 3e(a), V.A.C.C.P., hereinafter referred to as “shock probation.” The shock probation was later revoked. Appellant appealed, challenging the original grant of shock probation and alleging that the trial court was without jurisdiction…